MPs, many of whom once struggled to place Kurdistan on a map, are better informed and understand that Kurds are efficient allies in the common fight against Daish. This is eroding the deep resistance to involvement in Iraq, which came to be defined as a disaster of the first magnitude, and maybe Syria.

The Commons returned this week to a major statement from Prime Minister David Cameron on several international crises including Iraq. Denouncing Isil barbarism, he defined his position as providing equipment to the Kurdish forces and supporting US military air strikes...

As the Chair of the new consumer champion for patients and care users, I commend Ann for the strength and courage it clearly took to stand up and be counted. The Francis and Keogh reports, published earlier in 2013 clearly outlined some the systemic problems across health and social care, including those around complaints and feedback.